Exhausted adult airman at terminal
© Olena Yakobchuk

US lawmakers have introduced a bill that proposes stricter rules on work and rest periods for air cargo pilots.

Four congressmen – from both sides of the political divide – have tabled proposed legislation that calls for the rules for cargo pilots to be brought in line with the regime governing passenger airline pilots.

In 2014, the US tightened rules for pilots employed by passenger carriers in response to the investigation into the crash of a commuter aircraft in 2009, which claimed ...

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  • John Q Publicus

    December 03, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Your posed picture is terrible. No airline, cargo or otherwise would allow a pilot male or female to wear a skirt that short. Pilot’s are professionals who understand the uniform requirements

    • Alex Lennane

      December 03, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks for your comment! I wondered that too, but was keen to put in a picture of a woman pilot. I will look for another…

  • Bill Fostwick

    December 03, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    Looks more like a tired stripper after a pilot bachelor party.

    • Alex Lennane

      December 03, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      Ok, ok, will change it now!